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I wonder what the RX8's true topspeed is?

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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:05 PM
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I wonder what the RX8's true topspeed is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj6YGTelmVM
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Drag limited to ~151-154 mph.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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I imagine if you dropped it low and did some aero improvements you may be able to reach 160 if you're lucky
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:40 PM
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How about with a big *** HKS Turbo!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vFlxPNATg
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
to start off with, you arent talking about the rx8 right? i just wanted to make sure that the video you posted was ment to be a 996 RUF R Turbo.
the new RT12 is much faster. The guy who owns Ruf Auto Centre in dallas also owns a house with my parents (i am 16). He just got an RGT with a 3.8L that flies!! The car is like a greenish color. I havent gotten a test ride in it.....yet. I did get to be a passenger in his 996 RGT on Texas Motorsports Ranch, although it was a parage lap. Come to dallas and ill show you guys!!!!!!!!!!
Edit: ajax you already live in dallas. i must take you.....
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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No, I know it's not an RX8.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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ok, good. BTW, RUFs have sooooo much torque
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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good job
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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anybody know how to take the limiter off? I'm going to be visiting a runway the next day we have that's decent in order to find out what it's capable of
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
How about with a big *** HKS Turbo!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vFlxPNATg

A little off topic...but that 8 sounded amazing.


BOT: 204 mph must be ridiculously scary
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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I know for a fact that the 8 will go at least 151mph.... dont ask how i know...
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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From posts on here, its about 150MPH and not a lot more.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by schpanky
anybody know how to take the limiter off? I'm going to be visiting a runway the next day we have that's decent in order to find out what it's capable of
it's drag limited. gotta either up the power or greatly change the dynamics of the car.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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154 for sure
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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it's drag limited. gotta either up the power or greatly change the dynamics of the car.
I thought that the 04-07's had a top speed computer-controlled to 120-something mph? Great, if not!
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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The scary part is how long it takes to get the 8 to finally reach 150.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
the crack is strong in this one..

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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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the crack is strong in this one..

beers
His name should have gave it away.
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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lolll...you know you guys...the funny thing is i don't even drink
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:14 PM
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and i agree...something i would never do again...
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
i have taken time to pm you to help you...

what you say did not happen... unless you were drafting something that got you to that speed...

stop while you are just a bit behind..

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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
The scary part is how long it takes to get the 8 to finally reach 150.
Oh, I dunno. We were scratching at 140 last night and it only took us a little over a mile.
I ran out of ***** way before I ran out of power!
BTW - Where the hell did that Lincoln come from?
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Old Mar 26, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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loll you just won't stop swoope...i'm as clean as a preacher's sheets
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 01:32 AM
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Originally Posted by GeTcRuNk
157 for sure...with more room to go the way I felt loll
Kilometers for sure!
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